Jahi
“And so it came that the Raaka abandoned their temples and cities, took up their packs, and spread to the corners of Nirthas. They walked all lives, and learned all tongues. And they found comfort in the beauty of Nirthas and its denizens; and in turn the younger races flourished and all grew together until avarice seized their hearts.”
-Chronicle on Fables of the Raaka, 1:23
Appearance
Jahi, like most Brisi, is of a shorter and leaner build than most of his Strigi or Taki brethren, though he is taller for a Brisi. His eyes are a brilliant shade of blue with black, a rare colouration among the Raaka as a whole. His plumage is black, with grey at the tips, and white at the abdomen and shoulders. His beak is short and rounded, a trait more commonly found in the northern Raaka. Beneath his eyes and on a mark on his chest, he has shown his only magic talent: dyes. Jahi keeps the mark and eyeshadow the same brilliant blue of his eyes, a distinctive style and one that he takes great pride in.
For clothing, Jahi wears non but wraps on appendages, and a cloth girded round his waist. He keeps some charms from his home and travels about his neck, and he bears a belt with all manner of useful and transportable items. For weapons, Jahi carries with him a large knife and a bow, though he much prefers the former.
Skills and Abilities
Flight- Jahi has the wings of a Brisi and is more than capable of flying a good distance without having to stop to land. However, he cannot carry much on any such journey, and after a point, his wings simply will not give any lift.
Blade and Bow- While unblooded in a proper fight, Jahi is a competent combatant having trained years under a master swordsman. He prefers the interaction that the blade provides, but is more than content to kill at a safe distance with a bow.
Stealth- Jahi is particularly decent at remaining hidden when it suits him, his lighter Raaka structure giving him a slight edge in regards to moving silently.
Dye Magic- While incapable of anything great, Jahi has refined a magical talent in marking and dyeing. While it never does last, he is more than happy to sell this as a service wherever he goes.
Personality
Even among his clan, Jahi was known to be a curious one. Before adolescence, he had mastered two tongues and was reciting poetry. Though he grew up, he never grew out of his deep and abiding interest in learning new things. His innocence is another story. Years under the brutal tutelage of his former master has left him wary of other; while he might put on a good face and laugh at all the jokes, he is silently gauging how these others might eventually hurt him. While he tries to overcome this prejudice, it has proven most difficult to truly set aside all suspicion.